Membership
Colorado Preservation, Inc. promotes historic preservation statewide by providing advocacy, education, outreach & preservation services to all communities and individuals.
Why Become a Member?
Preserve Colorado’s Heritage
Your membership directly funds advocacy, education, and hands-on preservation services for historic sites across the state.
Join a Statewide Community
Connect with fellow preservationists at conferences, tours, and members-only events all year long.
Champion What You Love
From Main Street storefronts to mountain homesteads, your support keeps Colorado’s tangible history standing.
Membership Levels
Choose Your Membership Path
Select a category below to explore curated benefits tailored to individuals, businesses, and communities.
Preservation Circle
- Includes all Household Member benefits, plus:
- Saving Places Conference discounted registration rates for up to 4 adults
- Recognition at the Saving Places Conference opening general session
- On the Road and DCA event discounted pricing for up to 4 adults
- Opportunity for project naming recognition (when appropriate)
- Personalized impact updates from our Executive Director
Centennial
- All Household Member benefits for two (2) adults, plus:
- Family Story Recognition — publish your 1-page family history and photographs in our online Centennial Gallery
- Rendezvous Invitation — join the exclusive Centennial Member Rendezvous at a unique historic site
- Personalized Centennial Member display certificate and enamel pin
- Public listing in CPI’s Annual Report under Centennial Members
Household
- All Individual benefits for two (2) adults
- Discounted Saving Places Conference rates for 2 adults
- Discounted ticket pricing for 2 to Dana Crawford Awards and On the Road events
- Shared access to VIP tours and members-only updates
Sustainer
- Includes all Individual Member benefits
- Sustaining member recognition on website and at events
- No-hassle, automatic year-round renewals
- Saving Places Conference and DCA member rates (upon giving $50+ total)
Individual
- Saving Places Conference member registration rate (1 registration)
- Discounted tickets to Dana Crawford Awards and On the Road programs
- Exclusive annual access to EPP project and/or Preservation Services tours
- Members-only “Preservation Preview” email updates
- CPI Supporter digital badge and window cling
- Invitation to Annual Member Pop-up Happy Hour
- Up to 30% discount at participating Historic Hotels of America
Student
- Saving Places Conference student registration rate
- CPI Member pricing for all organizational events and trainings
- Members-only email updates and priority volunteer access
- Annual Student Career Panel webinar access
- Invitation to workforce networking events
- Featured in CPI e-news “Student Spotlight” (opt-in)
Business Preservation Circle
- Includes all Business Premier benefits, plus:
- Member conference/event registration rate for 6 staff members (increased from 4)
- Full-Page Business Spotlight — editorial feature in the CPI e-newsletter
- Company logo embedded quarterly in the footer of all CPI newsletters
- Co-hosting opportunity for CPI member event at your business location
- Speaking opportunities at flagship CPI events and webinars
- Opportunity to include corporate materials in conference tote bags
- Named recognition as a marquee supporter of the Endangered Places Program
Business Premier
- Includes all Business Steward benefits, plus:
- Member rates at conference/events for 4 staff members (increased from 3)
- 10% Member Sponsor Discount on conference and DCA event sponsorships
- Company logo featured on CPI website Business Partners section
- Preservation Directory — inclusion in our brand-new Preservation Professionals Directory
- Newsletter Feature — co-branded promotional highlight in our newsletter/social handles
- Priority booth placement at Saving Places Conference (with $5,000+ sponsorship)
- Invitation to select, exclusive VIP CPI Tours
Business Steward
- Includes all Small Business Supporter benefits, plus:
- Member conference/event registration rate for 3 staff members (increased from 2)
- Complimentary webinar sponsorship, featuring your logo on our introductory slide
- Early-access window for Saving Places Conference and DCA event sponsorships
- Company recognition on CPI website and in our Annual Report
Small Business Supporter
- Member registration rate at Saving Places Conference and CPI events for 2 staff
- Member ticket pricing for the Dana Crawford Awards (all staff)
- Social media thank-you post on CPI handles
- CPI Business Supporter digital badge and window cling
- “Founding Business Member” recognition if joining in our inaugural year
- Endangered Places Program updates and invitations
Partner
- Nonprofit/CLG Conference registration rate for up to 3 staff members
- 10% discount on professional grant writing services provided by CPI
- CPI Supporter digital badge and window cling
- Early training notifications and advocacy alert subscriptions
- Website directory listing with link to your agency
- Recognition in CPI’s Annual Report
Advocate
- Includes all Partner benefits, plus:
- Nonprofit/CLG Conference registration rate for up to 5 staff members (increased from 3)
- Complimentary access to 1 virtual CPI training webinar annually
- Early-access booking window for Endangered Places Program (EPP) tour days
Champion
- Includes all Advocate benefits, plus:
- Nonprofit/CLG Conference registration rate for up to 10 staff members (increased from 5)
- 10% Member Sponsor Discount on conference and DCA sponsorships
- Complimentary customized “Preservation 101” virtual training for 1 staff member
- Endangered Places annual tour invitation extended to all staff members
The Member Sponsor Advantage
Businesses and nonprofit organizations that layer an event sponsorship on top of their membership receive enhanced, year-round benefits. This program rewards existing members and gives sponsors a compelling reason to become members first!
Get a 10% discount off event sponsorship listings, secure priority booth/seating placements, and enjoy dual recognition in our communications and annual reports.
A Practical Example
An architecture firm becomes a Business Premier Member ($1,000). Later that spring, they decide to sponsor the Saving Places Conference at the $2,500 level.
- 10% Discount: Save $250 off their conference sponsorship rate.
- Year-Round Reach: Extended sponsor recognition tied directly to their web member listing.
- Double Spotlights: Social media member spotlights alongside standard sponsor posts.
- Dual Listing: Highlighted in our Annual Report under both Event Sponsors and Business Members.
In Their Words
What Our Members Say
Preserving Colorado’s history matters because historic places are the physical anchors of our collective memory and identity. They tell the raw, authentic stories of who we are, where we’ve been, and how we evolved. When we preserve our historic architecture, we provide future generations with a tangible sense of place, continuity, and belonging that new construction simply cannot replicate.
Historic places and the stories they hold are essential to providing us with a sense of connection and ‘rootedness’ in our communities; we cannot understand the present without knowledge of our past. The historically and architecturally significant buildings in Capitol Hill enhance my sense of belonging.
Colorado’s history matters because it connects people to place. It helps us understand the diverse communities that built this state, the conflicts they faced, and the lessons they leave for us. History is not just about where we have been—it is a resource that helps guide where we go next.
The historical buildings throughout the state have left a lasting impression on all those who used to work in them. For young people, it’s a legacy that needs to continue being shared from generation to generation. Organizations like CPI are valuable assets to support these places.